Net Income and Earnings Per Share Growth
Net income increased to $20.1 million and earnings per share reached $0.23.
Customer Deposits and Margin Improvement
Customer deposits grew by $103 million, and the net interest margin improved by 7 basis points.
Loan Originations and Yield Increase
Loans originated totaled $459 million at a weighted average coupon of 735 basis points, with the loan portfolio yield increasing 15 basis points to 617 basis points.
Operating Expense Reduction
Operating expenses decreased to $57.9 million, a reduction from $59.2 million in Q2, excluding a prior restructuring charge.
Dividend Maintenance
The Board approved maintaining the quarterly dividend at $0.135 per share, with an annualized yield of 5.1%.